A Sneak Peak Inside Earth Day ATX

Sponsored Post – from Earth Day Austin

As you may know, Earth Day ATX 2017 will be held at Huston-Tillotson University on April 22nd. You may not know however, that this year’s event will mark a clear departure from previous years in the scope and depth of its engaging activities.

We are saving some of best features to announce in the coming weeks, but for now, here are a few highlights:

Rain Garden Installation

Our goal is to leave the campus even nicer than we found it. To that end, arain garden installation will take place as a demonstration project during the Earth Day ATX event.

Local engineers, Huston-Tilloston students, veterans from the first ever Austin rain garden installation, and event attendees will work together throughout the day to install the garden. The rain garden will serve as an attractive landscaping feature that expands Huston-Tillotson’s sustainability profile as well as provides beautiful and useful vegetation.

Featured Activities From Our Sponsors

Also on display will be the world’s largest shovel, provided by one of our sponsors, Texas Disposal Systems. Certified by the Guinness Book of World Records, the shovel stands 40 feet high. The Capital Metro Transportation Center will feature local mobility provider organizations providing trip planning assistance for commuters and more! SunPower by Freedom Solar will offer the SunPower Gallery, a cool way to chill out, relax and enjoy great views of the city. The TreeHouse Thoughtful Living Showcase will feature products, services, and cooking demos that feature the latest innovations in sustainable living. Loyal sponsor HEB will also be onsite with fun and healthy activities.

Earth Day Texas Austin is a nonprofit 501(c)3 that produces Earth Day ATX and other events including monthly events and the “Green Eggs & Ham” breakfast networking series. Their headquarters, “The Austin Green Room” is regularly offered as a community resource for the area environmental community.